The inaugural meeting of the new Western Bay of Plenty District Council is being held in Te Puke.

Items on the agenda include the inauguration of the new mayor and councillors.

The meeting will begin with a powhiri, before moving on to the inaugurations. Elected members will then have their legislative obligations explained.

This will be followed by the appointment of the deputy mayor.

Committees will then be established, along with their chairs and deputy chairs. Councillors will also be appointed to community boards.

The meeting is being held at the Te Puke War Memorial Hall at 1.30pm.

SunLive will publish full coverage of the meeting later this afternoon.